A-Link Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency based in Bangkok, Thailand. Established in 2001, we have connected in excess of 175,000 candidates with more than 500 Japanese related companies here in Thailand.

We are extremely knowledgeable about the local employment market and have earned our reputation for integrity by ensuring clients receive the highest quality work and attention in timely responses. Our professional consultants use the combined strength and maintain an extensive knowledge of a wide variety of industries to help candidates find positions that match their talents and career goals.

Our motto, "Best way to Best Job", stands as a token that our company is constantly striving for you. We are firmly committed the mission of assisting businesses and career-seeking professionals to form a mutually beneficial relationship. An opportunity to serve you is a gift.

One of the reasons is that there are lots of Japanese companies expanding their businesses in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand. The second reason is that there are lots of people from all over the world working and living here in Thailand comparing to Japan. The third reason is that Thailand has one of the largest Airport in the world which means that we can expect economic growth in the future. The fourth reason is that it has an extremely low anti-Japanese sentiment.

Q2. How did you find a job?

I’ve found A-Link Recruitment on the internet.

Q3. What was the best thing about working in Thailand?

From a view point of Sales Manager, I have an opportunity to talk and negotiate with Japanese clients who are expats from Japan. Not only do I need to explain our products and services to them, I have to prepare to be able to discuss market trends, which also helps to educate myself about the industry. As I need to speak English in the office, I’ve started to develop my English skills and presentation skills. Another great thing about working in Thailand is that you can separate your private and work life completely. When I used to work in Japan, I had to use weekend and my private time for work.

Q4. What was the hardest thing you have experienced while working in Thailand?

There are huge differences in how Japanese and Thai people think, so I had to learn to understand those differences. When it comes to work with Japanese clients, I have to pay a special attention to make sure that we all are on the same level of understanding.

Q5. How long do you plan on working in Thailand?

I am planning to work in Thailand at least 3 years for now.

Q6. Do you have any advice for those who are planning to work in Thailand?

As Thailand is still a developing country compares to Japan, some people may think twice about coming to Thailand. However, I think who you want to be in the future has nothing to do with where you are. People who work hard will work hard no matter where they are.

I’ve visited Thailand a few times when my relatives used to live here. It’s hard to explain the reason for moving to Thailand but I felt that I needed to do it at that time and also some other reasons have helped me made up my mind.

Q2. How did you find a job?

When I was visiting Thailand as a tourist, I’ve started my search on the internet about job opportunities in this country. I found A-Link Recruitment so decided to contact them. They’ve set up an appointment for interview right away and explained all the process of getting a job including visa and working permit. After I went back to Japan, I kept contacting with A-link Recruitment and visited Thailand twice before finally getting a position as a sales manager. As getting a job was extremely difficult in Japan at that time, I believe that finding A-Link Recruitment was very fortunate.

Q3. What was the best thing about working in Thailand?

Living and working in Thailand helped me to start thinking about how I should live the rest of my life. At that same time, I’ve learned that perspective of Japanese people are not always considered standard.

Q4. What was the hardest thing you have experienced while working in Thailand?

I haven’t had any hardship as of yet but what’s considered normal in Japan isn’t normal in Thailand, and their way of thinking is much different from Japanese people. I’m sure I will start experiencing hardships in the future but I’m looking forward to it.

Q5. How long do you plan on working in Thailand?

My initial plan was to work for 10 years but I’ve recently start thinking about my retirement so I may need to work a bit longer than that.

Q6. Do you have any advice for those who are planning to work in Thailand?

We all have different situations and plans for our lives. Thinking positive and live your life to the fullest is my advice.